BOTH THE women's and men's teams of the tournament have been announced following the completion of the 2024 Transatlantic Cup.
The All-Transatlantic women's team is captained by Irish Banshees skipper Amanda Brosnan, who was named in the midfield, and included players from all six nations competing in the tournament.
Ireland led the selections with five players, including three of the six forwards, with golden boot winner Shannon Stevenson (13 goals for the tournament), Grand Final best on ground winner Anne-Marie Troy, and Shauna Kendrick along those selected.
The Great Britain Swans contingent of five players, headlined by Athene McInerney, featured three of their trustworthy defenders, while Freya Hibberd was recognised for her ruckwork, and Hannah Layton was named on the bench.
Ex-AFLW player Dani Marshall earned a nod at half-back with rebounding USA Freedom teammate and goal opportunist Conor Lewis on the other flank.
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Dominant centre half forward Lindsay Elliason and forward goal sneak Amanda Boe were the other Freedom players named in the 24-player squad.
Host nation Canada had five players named in the squad, including Brancati and Gaillard, who were regular ball winners in the middle of the ground and Halliday, Loughnane and Dunne who were named on the interchange.
Stefania Gualteros benefitted from her season at VFLW powerhouse club Darebin Falcons, and as a major contributor to the Jaguares, was named in the squad alongside fellow Colombian Luisa Palacio.
French pair Clothilde DeCaux and Fanny Michon were recognised for their consistent footy throughout the tournament in the Gauloises team.
Irish coach Shane Beggan, who held up the cup on Sunday afternoon, was named as coach of the Women's All-Transatlantic Team.
Likewise in the men's team, it was an Irishman named as coach with Eoin O'Sullivan named as coach after the Warriors went through the tournament undefeated.
Six of O’Sullivan's charges were named in the men's team including Will Brien at half-back, Conor Power on the wing and scoring trio Darren O'Dwyer, Paul Allen and Connor Dunne, who secured his spot in the side with a best on ground performance in the Grand Final.
Tournament runners up, USA, also had six selections in the team with golden boot winner, Mark McClure named at centre half forward, while three of the US's engine room in Jevon Mason, Sam Murphy and Daniel Livy were selected, with Livy also named as captain.
Eric Anderson and Gabriel Martin Del Campo were rewarded with selection for their defensive efforts.
Great Britain Bulldog Jake Tucker was a standout for his team during the tournament and was named in the middle, with big forward Jack Coughlan and teammates Paul Scriver and Adam Kelly also got the nod from the selectors.
The French really lifted their game in this competition, and it is no surprise that Clement Decaux and Pierre Leschales also made the All-Transatlantic team. Anthony Boubet and Peio Rourye were also key reasons for their high performance during this tournament and deserved selections.
Morgan Whyte and Victor Cinco were the standouts for the host nation across the Northwind's five matches and Colombian players Susa and Rosales both were named in the squad of 24. Susa was named as a small forward in a powerful forward line after showing his speed and tenacity to kick the goal that was awarded goal of the tournament.
